Extra-light Aircraft Door Hinge Cast in Magnesium

Nexteam (previously Ventana Group*) manufactured a demonstration door hinge that was 40% lighter than the regular aluminum doors the company traditionally supplies with the help of ExOne's 3D printing solution. 

In this case study, you'll learn:

• Potential in lightweight magnesium castings for aircraft  
• Opportunities of sand 3D printing for hybrid sandcasting
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) strategies

*The 3D printing project was initially carried out under the brand name Ventana. Due to the merger with Nexteam Group in 2022, Ventana now presents under the brand name Nexteam.